US Bridges

14th ST SE over L*n RR * 4th Ave SE

Fair

Morgan County, Alabama · JCT L*n RR * 14th ST SE · Structure no. 009404

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
289 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,490
2005 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

14th ST SE over L*n RR * 4th Ave SE is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 14th ST SE over L*n RR * 4th Ave SE in Morgan County, Alabama. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older than the Alabama average of 51.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,490 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,032 by 2030. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries14th ST SE
CrossesL*n RR * 4th Ave SE
LocationJCT L*n RR * 14th ST SE
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMorgan County
StateAlabama
Coordinates34.57833, -86.98167
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.8 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,490 (2005)
Projected traffic20,032 by 2030
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 14th ST SE over L*n RR * 4th Ave SE built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 14th ST SE over L*n RR * 4th Ave SE in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does 14th ST SE over L*n RR * 4th Ave SE carry?

About 13,490 vehicles per day (2005 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is 14th ST SE over L*n RR * 4th Ave SE?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns 14th ST SE over L*n RR * 4th Ave SE?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.